How much does a grinding and polishing worker make in Tennessee?
$33,830a year
Median yearly pay for grinding and polishing workers in Tennessee. That is $16.26 an hour or $2,819 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.26
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,040Median: $33,830Highest 10%: $41,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $30,720 | $14.77 | |
| Median | $33,830 | $16.26 | |
| 75th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| 90th | $41,740 | $20.07 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $37,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for grinding and polishing workers.
| 35. North Carolina | $37,600 |
| 36. Illinois | $36,590 |
| 37. Alabama | $35,620 |
| 38. Tennessee | $33,830 |
| 39. Louisiana | $33,160 |
| 40. New Mexico | $28,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grinding and polishing worker make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $16.26 ($33,830 a year).
Do grinding and polishing workers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $33,830 against $42,660 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for grinding and polishing worker pay?
Tennessee ranks 38 of 40 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays grinding and polishing workers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $37,230 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.